SOIL is so much more than just ‘dirt’, and although it tends to be taken for granted unless there is a problem, it is actually complicated stuff. It is a diverse environment of bacteria, fungi and soil organisms that all need to work together if plants are to thrive.
Texture and pH
Two of the most important characteristics, from the gardener’s perspective, are soil texture and pH. Unfortunately, these often become confused and there is a widely held belief that clay soils are acidic and therefore